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A review by queer_bookwyrm
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 ⭐ CW: bullying
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston is book two in the Supernatural Investigations series. This was a great second book! I'm loving all the world building and the expanding cast of characters.
We follow up with Amari at the start of summer when she learns her best friend Elsie will be going to school in a different country, so this is their last summer at the Bureau summer camp. The summer isn't off to a great start, but then a time freeze happens at the Supernatural Congress, and the acting Prime Minister is blaming magicians and other Unwanteds. Amari and her friends try to solve the mystery and prove that not all magicians are bad. Meanwhile, Amari also has to deal with the League of Magicians trying to get her to become their leader.
Amari gets wrapped up in the dangerous Great Game against Dylan Van Helsing in order to win the crown and become the league's leader. All this while still worried about her brother's curse and how other Unwanteds are being treated in the world. This story continues themes on oppression and judging people for just being who they are. There are such strong friendships in this, and it's super heart warming.
The end had me right on the edge! It's a good thing the third book just came out, because I need to know what happens next. Elsie must be protected at all costs. Also, I want Jayden's ability so bad!
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston is book two in the Supernatural Investigations series. This was a great second book! I'm loving all the world building and the expanding cast of characters.
We follow up with Amari at the start of summer when she learns her best friend Elsie will be going to school in a different country, so this is their last summer at the Bureau summer camp. The summer isn't off to a great start, but then a time freeze happens at the Supernatural Congress, and the acting Prime Minister is blaming magicians and other Unwanteds. Amari and her friends try to solve the mystery and prove that not all magicians are bad. Meanwhile, Amari also has to deal with the League of Magicians trying to get her to become their leader.
Amari gets wrapped up in the dangerous Great Game against Dylan Van Helsing in order to win the crown and become the league's leader. All this while still worried about her brother's curse and how other Unwanteds are being treated in the world. This story continues themes on oppression and judging people for just being who they are. There are such strong friendships in this, and it's super heart warming.
The end had me right on the edge! It's a good thing the third book just came out, because I need to know what happens next. Elsie must be protected at all costs. Also, I want Jayden's ability so bad!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying